2007 Toyota RAV4 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 29
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 29 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- water pump · 6 records
- check engine · 6 records
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 55 mph, the engine burned oil excessively. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and a consumption test was performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed, but the mechanic placed less oil in the vehicle and advised the contact to come back after the vehicle had been driven 500 miles. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10648317
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
2007 toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle water pump failure. *smd the #6 ignition coil was replaced, as it was shorting out and the steering wheel made an unusual noise, when it was turned.*jb
ODI 10563065
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System
MUFFLER RUSTED. *TR
ODI 10552729
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
After the check engine, vehicle stability control & 4wd warning lights displayed on my 2007 toyota rav4 with 89,400 miles, i went to my local toyota dealer for a diagnosis of the problem. Upon inspection and testing, their service advisor stated, "the emissions system has malfunctioned since water has leaked into the emission system & its charcoal canister". The source of the water occurred since the fuel filler…
ODI 10567246
Engine And Engine Cooling
I brought my rav4 for service last jan 31, 2013 at a toyota dealer here in hawaii. They told me that there is a sign of a leak on the water pump and charging me $602 just for parts. I declined for the repair. At home, i saw in the internet that this is a common problem for this vehicle. At a mileage of 55109, i don't think this should a problem. So maybe its a defective water pump. *tr
ODI 10500718
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Check engine light, vsc light and 4wd light came on and stayed on. Took vehicle to dealer and they diagnosed problem as defective charcoal canister. Was told toyota would not cover the repair or part under their emissions warranty. Toyota is attempting to blame this problem on consumer error when filling the gas tank. How is the charcoal canister not part of the emissions system when it's purpose is to serve as a…
ODI 10493404
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls · Steering · Suspension · Visibility
2007 toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to problems with recall notices for rear suspension and power window switch. *smd the consumer stated did not believe the recall was performed, as he is still experiencing problems with the power window switch. Also, the water pump was replaced. The consumer stated there were still problems with the suspension, after the dealer it was fixed. Due to the ongoing suspension…
ODI 10494241
Engine And Engine Cooling
This vehicle has not been in an accident. This is not what i am announcing at the moment, but merely to outline the problem of the oil burning on the rav 4. This problem is costing me additional monies that was not catered for that purpose. I am purchasing more than the usual amount of engine oil at the store than i would buy. I simply need toyota to address the issue/problem and fix it. My vehicle is relatively new…
ODI 10551303
Engine And Engine Cooling
There is a knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. I can also feel something moving in sync with the knocking whenever it occurs. It feels as though some car parts are making contact and the knocking noise is the result of the impact. *tr
ODI 10523090
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
After hearing about tsbs related to premature water pump failure, i noticed that my rav4 was low on coolant. The dealer service department tested and found the pump was leaking, and replaced it under the power train warranty. Less than 15,000 miles and 2 years later i am noticing that the coolant level is beginning to run low again, and suspect the replacement water pump may again be defective. *tr
ODI 10578517
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact smelled a burning odor and maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the rear passenger side floorboard carpet and rear passenger side seat was engulfed in flames. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire and a fire report was filed of the incident. There was no personal injury. The contact stated…
Fire reported
ODI 10452994
Engine And Engine Cooling
Within 4000 miles of oil & filter change the oil pressure warning light comes on. There has been no evidence of leakage (drops on ground or build up on engine components) and no evidence of burning up oil (smoke or smell). Online research reveals a toyota technical bulletin sb0094-11 entitled excessive oil consumption which details an acceptable oil usage level of 1 quart every 1200 miles. This may have been…
ODI 10455828
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle was bought new and had 148miles on it when delivered as it was delivered to me from another dealership. For the past 20,000 miles it has been using 3-4 quarts of oil between oil changes. Toyota knows this is a problem with these vehicles and has a tsb 0094-11 to fix the design flaw. This "fix" basically rebuilds the engine with new pistons, rings and cranks. Called the dealer when i saw this tsb and told…
ODI 10441909
Electronic Stability Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2007 rav 4 had 3 lights turned on (check engine light, stability control light and [redacted] light), shortly after the lights came on, the brakes failed. Rav4 was taken to toyota delearship for repair and after the technicians being confused by the lights, they determined that the brake booster had failed. This issue is similar to the recent highlinder recall and i feel people's safety is at stake with the brakes…
ODI 10438615
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the posterior oxygen sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. Two days later, the check engine light was illuminated again and the contact experienced brake failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that…
ODI 10426253
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving 65 mph the instrumental panel lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the engine control module might have caused the failure, but they will further diagnose the failure. The manufacturer took report 1008300034 and will check with the dealership. The current and the failure mileages were 44,000.
ODI 10352663
Engine And Engine Cooling
2007 toyota rav 4: enginetype v6 1) driving car on highway at night, stopped at light, smelled oil burning thought smell was from other vehicles. Continued to drive when stopped at next stop light smelled oil burning, saw light trails of smoke around head lights. Watched gauges and got the car home. 2) shut of engine raised hood and removed plastic engine cover. Saw oil was all over the passenger side front of…
ODI 10296816
Engine And Engine Cooling
2007 toyota rav4 v-6 manufacturing defect with the oil line of the vvt-i camshaft. Poor quality of rubber line has caused multiple failures which has resulted in catastrophic engine damage, engine fires. Toyota is conducting voluntary recalls with certain vin's, however this voluntary recall does not adequately address the problem. Toyota knows of this manufacturing defect and has redesigned oil line accordingly,…
ODI 10293476
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving down the highway with my 2 children and the oil hose broke. No failure lights came on the dashboard. Took car to closest repair shop. They had to add 5 qts of oil since it leaked out. Found out this happens quite frequently on the same engine in another model. The oil hose was replaced.*tr
ODI 10281948
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav-4. The contact stated that excessive amounts of smoke was released from the tail pipe when first started. The vehicle was burning 1.1 quarts of oil every 2,300 miles. The contact believed the failure was contributed to a manufacturing defect because the vehicle was recommended to have an oil change performed every 5,000 miles and the contact was concerned that the failure would…
ODI 10427573
Engine And Engine Cooling
1. Leading up : a faulty and poorly designed rubber oil line weathered within the engine compartment. 2. Failure: while driving on the freeway, the weathered hose snapped. The car immediately spilled four quarts of oil. The check engine light never lit. The water temperature stayed within range. We had the vehicle towed to a toyota dealership. 3. Repair: toyota replaced the failed oil line with the same part. No…
ODI 10278190
Engine And Engine Cooling
BLOWN OIL LINE ON 2007 TOYOTA RAV4. *TR
ODI 10275433
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Steering
I purchased a new 2007 rav4 from toyota of braintree in 2007. 1. In 2009 i could hear wind in the driver's window; i took the vehicle to be checked, toyota service department said i was hearing things. 2.the driver's door caught fire (i had the keys with me) i had to spend $606.01 to fix it, toyota said there was water intrusion (i thought, it probably was, because of the air leak previously reported in 2009) 3. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10447947
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission developed an annoying whine from 40 to 60 mph. Very distracting while driving because of the high pitch noise it makes inside the cabin. Big disappointment! *tr
ODI 10447445
Engine And Engine Cooling
We bought our toyota, a new 2007/4430c rav4 (5-door 4x2 suv), on 9/7/07, and have noticed several problems in the operation of this vehicle. Our rav4 currently has around 24,000 miles on it, and the problems have neither increased nor decreased in frequency. Because these problems are intermittent, our dealer, dunning toyota of ann arbor, michigan, was unable to replicate what we experience. However, we believe that…
ODI 10308493